Renowned Bollywood director Anurag Kashyap is on the brink of venturing into the realm of Tamil cinema, marking his directorial debut in Kollywood. Reports suggest that he is currently developing a Tamil-Hindi bilingual project, with music director-actor GV Prakash Kumar poised to take on the lead role. While an official announcement regarding the film is pending, if all goes according to plan, this project will serve as GV Prakash's maiden foray into the Hindi film industry.
Sources indicate that the upcoming venture is envisioned as a pan-Indian film, catering to the diverse sensibilities of audiences in both the Tamil and Hindi film industries. Speculations about this collaboration first surfaced in December 2023, sparking excitement among fans eagerly anticipating this creative alliance.
Anurag Kashyap's fondness for Tamil cinema is well-known, as he frequently indulges in watching the latest South Indian films. He even acknowledged actor-director Sasikumar's impactful work in 'Subramaniyapuram' by featuring it in the credits of his film 'Gangs of Wasseypur'. Additionally, Anurag actively shares his insights and reviews of Tamil films, highlighting his deep-rooted admiration for the industry.
While this marks Anurag Kashyap's directorial debut in Tamil cinema, he is not entirely new to the industry. His on-screen debut in Tamil cinema came through director Ajay Gnanamuthu's 'Imaikaa Nodigal' (2018), where he portrayed the main antagonist alongside stars like Nayanthara, Vijay Sethupathi, and Atharvaa.
On the professional front, GV Prakash is gearing up for the release of 'Thangalaan,' featuring Chiyaan Vikram and directed by Pa Ranjith. His upcoming projects as a music director include 'Emergency,' 'Lucky Baskhar,' 'Amaran,' 'Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam,' 'Surya 43,' and 'Chiyaan 62,' showcasing his versatility and prolificacy in the music industry.
Additionally, GV Prakash is set to grace the silver screen in 'Rebel,' scheduled for a theatrical release on March 22. His future projects as an actor include 'Idimuzhakkam,' '13,' 'Kalvan,' and 'Dear,' promising audiences an array of captivating performances across various genres.